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Hostage coverage unfair to families

By Amy Oringer and Amy Orringer · Tuesday, Feb. 5,2002 1:08 a.m.

It's every parent's worst nightmare. Your child, bestowed the honor of going to Pakistan to cover America's latest war, is kidnapped in the process. Shady reports keep coming in, you don't know if he is dead or alive. You don't know where he is, who he is with or if the information you are getting is the truth. Sadly, this is the reality for the family and friends of missing Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. According to the New York Times, Pearl has been missing since Jan. 23, when he was trying to conduct interviews in Karachi, Pakistan. Pearl's wife was with him in Pakistan and has pleaded for his release.

Bush's address designed to scare

By Travis R. Thickstun · Tuesday, Feb. 5,2002 1:04 a.m.

Long gone are the days when big, intrusive government was a conservative's whipping boy. Welcome to Bush II, with concurrent deficit spending and tax cuts. "My budget includes the largest increase in defense spending in two decades…because while the price of freedom and security is high, it is never too high," President George W. Bush said last Tuesday in his State of the Union address. "Whatever it costs to defend our country, we will pay." In real dollars, it's costing taxpayers over $1 billion a month -- that's over $30 million a day. While that amount may be necessary, the path Bush proposes to take on our federal budget and national economy will make our national debt larger and will do little to move our economy out of this recession. In addition to the vast sums spent on the war effort, Bush proposes to double the amount spent on homeland security efforts.

Recker battling through rough season

By Dan Cortez · Tuesday, Feb. 5,2002 12:57 a.m.

This was supposed to be it for Luke Recker. This season was going to be the one where Recker would lead Iowa to the top of the Big Ten. With Reggie Evans, one of the top players in the country, the Hawkeyes had the perfect inside-out game. This would be Recker's first full season of college basketball since 1999, when he was a sophomore at IU and averaged 16.1 points and four rebounds per game.

Recruiting class reaches nine as signing day nears

By Guy Cipriano · Tuesday, Feb. 5,2002 12:56 a.m.

The number of names on football coach Gerry DiNardo's first recruiting list might reach double digits by Wednesday's NCAA signing day. Linebacker John Kerr (Cleveland), quarterback Graeme McFarland (Birmingham, Ala.) and wide receiver Tyke Spencer (Naperville, Ill.) are the latest names on the football team's commitment list.

Hoosiers brace for Iowa rematch

By Jason Recker · Tuesday, Feb. 5,2002 12:53 a.m.

Steve Alford has done the homecoming thing before. He's entered Assembly Hall as the enemy. Luke Recker hasn't. Since transferring from IU to Arizona to Iowa, the Auburn, Ind. native hasn't been back to Bloomington to battle his former school. That will change at 7 tonight when Recker and his Hawkeyes meet IU in Assembly Hall. Alford, the former IU All-American and national champion, doesn't have much advice.

IUPD Blotter

Tuesday, Feb. 5,2002 12:13 a.m.

The following activity was reported by the IU Police Department. Feb. 1 • Rachel Lachmund, resident of West 12th Street, reported vandalism to her vehicle while it was parked on Foster Circle. Estimated damage is $300. • James Chaves, resident of Briscoe Quad, reported the theft of several items from the Briscoe-Gucker laundry room. Estimated loss is $150.

Around The Campus

Tuesday, Feb. 5,2002 12:12 a.m.

The Asian Culture Center and History Department will sponsor a lecture entitled, "The Thomasites and American Colonial Education in the Philippines" by visiting gue Professor Bernardita Churchill Tuesday night. Churchill is a historian at the University of the Philippine. In 1901, 600 American teachers traveled to the Philippines aboard the USS Thomas on an "educational expedition" to build a school system for America's newest colony.

ATM coming back

By Mari Slater · Tuesday, Feb. 5,2002 12:11 a.m.

One Bank One ATM will be installed in the Indiana Memorial Union in March in response to pressure from the IU Student Association. Roy Lovell, assistant director of administrative services for the IMU, said the ATM will be installed in the same area as the IU Credit Union ATMs in the Commons in March.

Streets fill with protests against economic forum

By Travis R. Thickstun · Monday, Feb. 4,2002 11:14 p.m.

NEW YORK -- After two days of quiet, thousands of protesters emerged Feb. 2 to demonstrate against the World Economic Forum in New York City. Marchers who had gathered in Central Park around noon began a procession of puppets and signs that ended within the shadows of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel, where the forum was held.

L'Opera has perfect dating atmosphere

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 4,2002 11:04 p.m.

L'Opera Ristorante has filled a distinctive niche in the three weeks it has been in Bloomington. Located at the corner of 7th and Walnut across from Scotty's Brewhouse as well as near several bars, the classy, new Italian restaurant brings a polished corner to Bloomington's restored downtown.

Around The Region

Monday, Feb. 4,2002 11 p.m.

South Bend bar to end wet T-shirt contests SOUTH BEND -- A bar has agreed to stop holding wet T-shirt contests after city officials accused the owners of violating an adult business ordinance. Assistant City Attorney Ann-Carol Nash filed a lawsuit against the Inferno bar's owners last month that sought a court order prohibiting activities such as the T-shirt contests.

Local lawmakers skeptical of proposal's practicality, benefit to state

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Monday, Feb. 4,2002 2:29 a.m.

State lawmakers expressed concern over the possible passage of a bill that will evaluate the feasibility and need to establish IUPUI as an independent state university.

Team opens season earlier than usual

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Schroeder · Monday, Feb. 4,2002 1:36 a.m.

The bats cracked in John Mellancamp Pavilion with a little more emphasis this January. Unlike in years past, the women's softball team only had three weeks of practice after Christmas break to prepare for their opener Friday. But, far from fretting the earliest start in school history, IU looked forward.

Hoosiers sweep Wildcats, Bearcats

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Feb. 4,2002 1:27 a.m.

LEXINGTON, KY -- Swimming head coach Kris Kirchner knew the Hoosiers needed a strong performance Saturday against Cincinnati and Kentucky.

Hoosiers tame pair of cats

By Colin Nowling · Monday, Feb. 4,2002 1:25 a.m.

Saturday's final double dual meet at Kentucky's Lancaster Aquatic Center against Cincinnati and Kentucky marked the fourth consecutive weekend of competition for the IU women's swimming and diving team.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 4,2002 1:23 a.m.

Hoosiers upset No.13 Notre Dame Women shine at relays Men's track victorious at meet

Renewed sense of confidence fuels victory

By Sarah Trotto · Monday, Feb. 4,2002 1:20 a.m.

Even when IU women's basketball coach Kathi Bennett said her players weren't believing in each other, Jill Chapman still had Heather Cassady. And Cassady still had Chapman.

Team wins 2, needs time to heal

By Zach Eldridge · Monday, Feb. 4,2002 1:11 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team wanted to win both matches Saturday. It got its wish. The Hoosiers (5-1) defeated the Southwest Missouri State Bears 4-3 and Murray State Racers 5-2 at the Tennis Center. IU was hampered by injuries but fought through them.

Van Peebles shares Hollywood experiences

By Josh Hamerman · Monday, Feb. 4,2002 12:49 a.m.

When legendary African American filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles released his movie "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song" in 1971, it was given an X rating and only two theaters in the U.S. would screen it. To add to his troubles, no newspapers would advertise the film because of its risqué title.

A girl's best friend

By Sarah Payton · Monday, Feb. 4,2002 12:43 a.m.

On "Sex in the City," Charlotte's is over two carats set in platinum. Tiffany & Co. is her brand. Harry Winston creates multimillion-dollar pieces for Hollywood out of flawless cuts of some of the best gems in the world. And you can't listen to a rap song these days without hearing about the "ice bling-blinging" on someone's wrist or neck.